Which movement advocates redistribution of wealth to address injustices of capitalism?

• A. Liberalism
• B. Socialism/Communism
• C. Mercantilism
• D. Feudalism

Answer: (B)

Redistribution of wealth to correct the injustices of capitalism is a core aim of socialist and communist movements. They argue that capitalism concentrates wealth in a few while leaving many with inadequate resources, so they push for public or collective ownership of major industries and for policies that spread wealth more evenly—through higher taxes on the rich, robust social programs, and planned economies. This approach contrasts with liberalism, which focuses on protecting individual rights and private property and may support some welfare measures but does not center redistribution as its defining goal. Mercantilism focuses on strengthening a nation’s wealth through trade and state intervention in the economy, not on redistributing wealth within society. Feudalism is a medieval system based on lords, vassals, and land tenure, far removed from capitalist-era debates about wealth distribution.